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Monica E Rottermann
Law Office of Monica Rottermann
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Education
- University of San Diego School of Law
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Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Law Office of Monica Rottermann
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Professional Associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- California State Bar # 272874
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 272874
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Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Visitor Visas
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. How to terminate a U.S. removal case from Canada?
- A: Yes, you would have to file a motion to terminate with the immigration court and also serve the motion on the Department of Homeland Security along with your evidence. You should be aware though that despite no longer being in the United States, case law does allow the judge to issue a removal order instead of terminating proceedings.
You might want to reach out to pro bono services providers in the Boston area to see if they can provide assistance: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/ProBonoMA/dl
- Q. Can a US Green Card holder get embassy protection overseas?
- A: Most U.S. Embassies provide services and assistance to green card holders, though I am not certain what you mean by protection. Also if you originally came to the United States as a refugee you should not return to the country of your persecution, or your green card could be revoked if the United States believes you were improperly admitted as a refugee and do not actually face persecution in your home country. You should also apply for an obtain a refugee travel document to travel internationally and should not apply for or travel on a passport from the country you obtained refugee status from.
Also given the current political climate you should consult with an immigration attorney to discuss ... Read More
- Q. Are green card holders facing secondary inspections at airports for staying over 180 days outside US?
- A: Yes, you are more likely now than in the past to be sent to secondary and questioned on your lengthy absence from the United States. You should be prepared to provide an explanation for your absence and ideally have evidence of the cause for the absence as well as proof of your continued ties to the United States (proof of home ownership, renting, voting, having a bank account, paying taxes, having employment, etc.).
If CBP believes you abandoned your residency you have the right to be paroled in and see an immigration judge who will decide your case. CBP could try to attempt to force you to sign a Form I-407 to voluntarily abandon your residency, but you should not do so and have the right ... Read More
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